George Byron Rugby writer

George Byron is the rugby writer for The Herald and Weekend Post. He won the national Vodacom Superjourno of the Year award in 2013 for his coverage of Super Rugby. He is a previous sports editor of the Evening Post, Weekend Post and Herald.

Another cat looming for Elephants in Potch

Rugby

After being mauled by the Pumas and the Cheetahs, EP’s Elephants are hoping for a better outcome when they face another ...

All systems go for key EP meeting, says Antonie

Rugby

It’s all systems go for a successful EP Rugby Union annual meeting on Saturday where important decisions will be made ...

Fed-up clubs want rugby, not politics — EP chief

Rugby

Fed up clubs are keen for the delayed EPRU Grand Challenge club rugby competition to kick off as soon as possible and ...

No quick cure for struggling EP rugby, says Antonie

Rugby

In the wake of two crushing defeats suffered by EP’s Elephants at the hands of Currie Cup Premier Division opposition, ...

Elephants mauled by rampant Cheetahs in Bloem

Rugby

EP's woes against top-tier Currie Cup Premier Division opposition continued when they were thumped 59-26 by the ...

EP must improve discipline against Cheetahs

Rugby

EP’s Elephants must address their lack of discipline if they want to snap a two-game losing streak when they face the ...

Rebel EP rugby executive members face grilling

Rugby

Sparks will fly when rebel EP Rugby Union members are asked to explain why they snubbed and did not sit alongside newly ...

Eagles snatch win against depleted Elephants

Rugby

The SWD Eagles snatched a last-gasp 24-23 win against a severely depleted EP Elephants side who had only 11 players on ...

Bruised Elephants must come right against Eagles, says Mhani

Rugby

After crashing to a heavy 61-0 defeat against the Pumas, EP must pull up their socks when they face the SWD Eagles in a ...

SA Cup a barometer for EP to gauge standard — Mhani

Rugby

Competing against better-resourced Currie Cup Premier Division teams in the SA Cup will give EP a barometer to gauge ...